With the upcoming 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, also known as COP16, this episode of the Sustainability Matters podcast explores the critical link between nature, biodiversity and human wellbeing. EY leaders Alex Banks and Ana Luci Grizzi join host Bruno Sarda to discuss the challenges and the key decisions that should be taken for meaningful progress to be made.

The thought-provoking discussion emphasizes the need to integrate biodiversity conservation into our economic models and addresses the interconnected threats of climate change and biodiversity loss. Also highlighted is the importance of protecting the rights of vulnerable communities who are most affected by these environmental challenges.

Key takeaways include:

• There is an inseparable relationship between climate change and biodiversity loss.

• It is necessary to integrate biodiversity strategies into existing economic growth models.

• Clients need to understand their nature-related risks, impacts and dependencies.

• Sustainable solutions have to uphold human rights, cultural sensitivities and community impact considerations.

• The transition to a nature-positive approach is both an imperative and an opportunity.

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